Iowa State's Solomon Young to seek medical redshirt, out for the season

AMES, Ia. — Solomon Young's season is over nearly as fast as it began.

Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said following Saturday's game against Kansas State that Young would miss the remainder of the season and will seek a medical redshirt.

Eastern Illinois forward JaQualis Matlock is defended by Iowa State forward Solomon Young, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 101-53.(Photo: Charlie Neibergall/AP)

The junior forward missed the start of the season while he recovered from groin surgery. He didn't make his season debut until Dec. 21. Young has played in just four games this season, averaging 6.8 minutes per game.

"He just hasn't gotten back to the level that he needs to," Prohm said. "He's just not where he needs to be. So, he needs to focus on rehab and getting better."

It's not the first major injury for Young. He missed four games during the 2016-17 season after suffering a broken wrist. Young then missed the end of last season when suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee that needed arthroscopic surgery.

Young has 38 career starts including 26 last season. During parts of three seasons, he's averaged 5.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.

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Iowa State's George Conditt leaves the court after the Cyclones loss to Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State Head Coach Steve Prohm reacts to foul call during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Lindell Wigginton reacts after being called for a foul during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Fans react to a call they didn't like during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Talen Horton-Tucker shoots the ball during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Tyrese Haliburton passes the ball during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Nick Weiler-Babb reacts to missing a thee-point shot in the final minutes during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State Head Coach Steve Prohm takes of his tie as he leaves to court after the Cyclones loss to Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Lindell Wigginton attempts a shot in the final seconds during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's George Conditt dunks the ball during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Nick Weiler-Babb celebrates after making a three and giving the Cyclones the lead during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Marial Shayok shoots the ball during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after the Cyclones took the lead during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Lindell Wigginton drives to the hoop during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Lindell Wigginton tries to hold on to the ball during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to KSU by one point, 58-57. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Iowa State's Nick Weiler-Babb tries to get the ball in the hoop during the Iowa State men's basketball game against Kansas State on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum. Kelsey Kremer/The Register

"This isn't a decision that can be made over night," Young said in a statement. "I've come across some tough decisions in my life, but I can't think of any tougher than this. I put my heart and soul on the court. I've pushed myself to many limits. I play for my teammates, I play for everyone who believes and supports me. I love Iowa State and wish I could be out there doing everything I can to win."

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